October 1, 2012

DIY Striped Wooden Tray Makeover

During last week's trip to the thrift store, I came across a plain wood tray for a dollar. It was in sad shape and in need of a little work, but I knew it had potential. Here's what I did with it:

Since we all know I'm obsessed with stripes, I decided to paint the tray with classic black and white stripes.

Here's what it looked like when I first brought it home.

It's such a simple little project that makes a big impact!

To create this tray, I sanded it with some fine grit sandpaper to smooth it down. Then, I painted the entire tray white and let it dry. I began to measure and mark with a pen where I wanted my stripes to be, and then used masking tape to tape off the areas I wanted to keep white.

I decided I wanted my stripes to be 2 inches each. Here's what the tray looked like once I had all of the stripes taped.

Next, it was time to paint my stripes. I used a classic black paint.

Once all of my stripes were painted, and before the paint dried, I removed the tape. (Always remove the tape before the paint dries or it will rip up the paint.)

That's all it took to create this chic little tray.

I sealed the tray with a clear coat and let that dry. Once the tray was completely dry, I had a little fun styling it.You could really use this tray for anything....a serving tray, a vanity tray, magazine holder, etc. The possibilities are endless.

3 comments:

By far- my favorite DIY blog I have found on the internet. I am obsessed and will be attempting some of this stuff- Already bought wood trays and the stuff needed for the chevron/sequined wall art. You really inspired me and your house is BEAUTIFUL!

Question- what type of paint did you use for this and what kind of sealer?

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Hi! I'm Virginia! I'm a newlywed & new homeowner who loves decorating and DIY projects. Making something new out of something old is what inspires me! I'm constantly looking for affordable ways to transform our house! This is my place to share inspirations and DIY! Oh, and maybe talk a little bit about my love for very fat cats. View my story